Senior VC Associate @ Voy Ventures in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in San Francisco is hiring an Associate / Senior Associate to lead early-stage investments and manage partnerships. This role requires experience in corporate development and strong knowledge of emerging technology trends.

Candidates should have a technical background and a track record in evaluating startups. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about innovation and working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate venture capital, VC, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of startups and technology trends.
• Technical or engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early-stage startups across sectors.
• Lead proofs of concept and internal pilot projects.
• Conduct strategic diligence and support investment decisions.

Skills

Corporate development experience

Understanding of emerging technology trends

Cross-functional collaboration

Startup evaluation

Venture incubation experience

Job description

A leading corporate venture and innovation team at a global mobility firm HQ’d in Asia is hiring an Associate / Senior Associate to help lead early-stage investments and oversee strategic partnerships with high-growth start‑up in various sectors including mobility, deep tech, climate tech, AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing and energy.

This role sits at the intersection of venture investing, corporate development, and tech integration—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, cross‑functional environments and is passionate about emerging technologies. This is a rare opportunity to join a venture group backed by a Fortune Global 100 company — focused not on financial return, but on investing for long‑term strategic technology advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate early‑stage startups (Seed to Series B) across sectors like climate tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and AI
• Lead proofs of concept (POCs) and internal pilot projects with engineering and business teams
• Conduct strategic diligence and support investment decisions
• Manage post‑investment partnerships and cross‑functional implementation
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, including R&D and innovation teams abroad

Candidate Profile

• 2–7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate venture capital, VC, innovation, or strategic partnership
• Strong understanding of startups and emerging technology trends
• Technical or engineering background preferred
• Experience with pilot programs, startup collaboration, or venture incubation is a plus
• Comfortable navigating complex organizations and building cross‑functional consensus
• Japanese language fluency a strong plus but not required